How to make a successful raclette at home: tips and recommended places to go
November 28, 2025
Don't say you haven't thought about it yet. Maybe you've already given in, and you're right to do so! With the cold weather returning with a vengeance, the desire for a good raclette, a tasty moment of comfort, is becoming more intense. The ultimate convivial meal, simple to prepare, we love to enjoy it at home. All you need to do is gather the right people and choose the right ingredients!
Sometimes, it doesn't take much to enjoy life to the fullest: a table, friends, and a good raclette are enough to make us happy. If you don't believe us, try it! You'll see that melted cheese has the unexpected power to evoke positive emotions in anyone who's willing to eat it.
But how can you be sure your raclette will be a success?
Which cheese should you choose?
It's the star of the table! So you have to choose it carefully. Some will tell you that raclette cheese must be Swiss, period. And to follow tradition to the letter, the essential choice is “Raclette du Valais.” It is this cheese, melted and scraped, that gave its name to “raclette.” It is a AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) product: it is made in the Valais region of Switzerland according to ancestral know-how.
But we promise, if you buy Savoie raclette cheese, we won't hold it against you! You can even choose any other artisanal cheese that can be melted: Morbier, Abondance, Tome, Vacherin, Bleu, etc. The best thing to do is to go to a cheese shop where they will slice your cheese for you on the spot.
Where can you find high-quality cheese for your raclette in Luxembourg?
Here are a few places where you can find good cheese and pay with your Pluxee card.
Le Cœur de Meule, a cheese and dairy shop, offers a wide range of raclette cheeses: Swiss, French, plain, or flavored. There are two stores in Bertrange and Mamer.
Kaempff-Kohler has a cheese shop in the city center where you can find more than 250 varieties of cheese, depending on the season, from France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Some Cactus supermarkets offer cheese cut to order. In addition, their staff, specially trained by expert cheese makers, will be able to advise you on the types of cheese to choose according to your tastes and on the right quantities based on the number of guests you are expecting.
The Pall supermarkets in Steinfort and Oberpallen also have a cheese counter offering a wide selection of products sold by weight.
Meat -wise
To accompany raclette properly, French chef Cyril Lignac recommends the classics: cooked ham, cured ham, or even Bündnerfleisch, a dried, salted, and flavored beef charcuterie from Switzerland, of course!
Diego Alary, a well-known figure from the TV show Top Chef, suggests pairing your raclette with Spanish Pata Negra ham, a high-quality charcuterie product made from a specific breed of Iberian pigs that feed exclusively on acorns.
In Luxembourg, there is no shortage of butcher shops and delicatessens that accept the Pluxee card. The Steve Kappler butcher's shop in Cessange, for example, is a well-known family business that uses only the finest products. Others, such as Marco Meyer butchers and Maison Steffen butchers, are official suppliers to the Grand Ducal Court, a mark of trust and quality.
Not forgetting vegetarians!
Raclette is also perfect for a vegetarian version that is just as delicious as the traditional one. Grilled vegetables remain the stars of the show: mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and eggplant add color and flavor, while baby potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes provide a warm base that pairs beautifully with melted cheese.
To replace charcuterie, consider plant-based alternatives: smoked tofu, grilled tempeh, herb-flavored seitan, or vegetarian sausages, which add character to the plate. You can also vary your cheese selection with flavored varieties (wild garlic, cumin, pepper), which are often offered by Luxembourgish cheesemakers.
In Luxembourg, organic stores such as Naturata, delicatessens, and Pluxee partner markets are brimming with fresh produce and high-quality vegetarian options. Everything you need to prepare a delicious, convivial raclette that will bring everyone together around the table.
Don't miss these grocery stores
Good cheese and high-quality charcuterie are an excellent start to a successful raclette. But the icing on the cake will come from the condiments you offer your guests. Luckily, when it comes to fine foods, the Pluxee network is full of little treasures.
They bring out flavors and add crunch: we're talking, of course, about the timeless pickles and small white onions in vinegar.
Vegetable pickles will also surprise your taste buds. They are very easy to make at home: preparation is quick, easy, and requires only a few ingredients. Just remember to make them a little in advance, as they need to be left to marinate for at least a week.
If you want to add a sweet and savory touch, try onion chutney or fig jam.
